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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,176.40, 212,772.18 and 87,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,176.40, 212,772.18 and 87,108.40 is: 120,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,176.40 : 212,772.18 = 87,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,176.40/212,772.18 = 87,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,176.40x = 212,772.18 × 87,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,176.40x = 18,534,244,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,244,164.31/154,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,214.53

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